Cutting Profile not quite right...

[bnguyen]

Hello-

I'm cutting a profile for a job that will be inset into a niche wall. I tried a first pass into a 3/4" MDF board but the lines are intersecting pass the corners which is cutting into the piece I need. I am posting three images, the drawing, overall picture of test, and detail. I appreciate any feedback to make a cut that will preserve the frame and internal "web". Thank you!

[srwtlc]

Binh, are all your vectors connected? If you right click in the drawing and choose to select all open vectors, down in the lower right, how many open vectors are there (S:xx). It looks like you could have at least 32 and you may have toolpathed them as separate lines.

If they are open, close them with the 'Join open vectors' tool first.

[scottp55]

Binh, Could also be overlapping lines on the vectors? Select vector press N to enter node edit and Zoom way in and see if the lines cross like these?
Offending node can be deleted, but be consistent and methodical or shape can change. Perhaps manually trace half/ mirror then join to make sure it's symmetrical.

[bnguyen]

I imported it in from a dwg so the file may have not been drawn clean. I did try and connect the existing vectors but did not check to see if there were duplicates. I think the best bet is to bring it in and save the lines on a layer than freezing it and drawing on top new clean polylines. But it seems as there will always be a rounded corner?

Does vectric or partworks have a "fillet" command like autocad?

I will have to play with different paths. As always the forum is full of generous souls! I appreciate the help gentlemen!

[jerry_stanek]

Can you post the dwg or dxf and we could see if there is a problem with it

[MogulTx]

Binh

You can reduce the rounded corner by using a small radius bit.

OR you can use a V bit to get very sharp, very precise corners. And you can cut the inlays with the same bit so that they match the slope of the sides, and meet perfectly in the corners. There have been a couple inlay threads recently that you might check out to get you started on that part.

First thing is to fix the vectors and then go after the cut strategy when you know the layout that you will be attempting to work with.

Best of luck!

Monty

[scottp55]

Binh, Look at C05 for node editing and inlay toolpath that Monty mentioned.
http://support.vectric.com/tut-vcp-2d-core
or G12 here
http://support.vectric.com/tut-vcp-feature-reference
THAT Inlay toolpath shows how it matches up the radius for both male and female depending on bit selected.

Look on left side for "Create Fillet" Icon in VCP Aspire.
If going for Sharp corners on inlay, Look at Paul Zanks method called "VCarved Inlay-Or "Vinlay". D07
http://support.vectric.com/tut-aspire-2d-25d-techniques


But first get the vectors straightened out.
Don't worry, It get easier as you go:)
Can be Overload when you first start, BUT it does get better:)

[bnguyen]

Sorry for the delay just brought home a new baby! Thank you for the links. I am going through them now and will do a few test cuts to learn through the process.

[scottp55]

Congrats on the baby Binh!! :)